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Punjab Culture Day observed with simplicity

By APP
March 15, 2024
This still shows people celebrating Punjab Culture Day on March 14, 2024. — Facebook/Punjabi Vichar
This still shows people celebrating Punjab Culture Day on March 14, 2024. — Facebook/Punjabi Vichar

Islamabad: The Punjab Culture Day on Thursday was observed with simplicity in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi due to the holy month of Ramazan.

Punjab Culture Day, also known as Punjabi Culture Day is celebrated on the 14th March. The culture of Punjab was known globally due to its prominent characteristics and rich history, folk singer Fazal Jatt told APP.

Felicitating the people, Executive Director Lok Virsa, Uzair Khan said that happy Punjabi culture day to the people of Punjab. Punjabi language is closely associated with oral traditions and folklore.

Folk songs, known as ‘Punjabi Lok Geet,’ narrate stories of love, nature, historical events, and societal issues, the ED Lok Virsa said. He said that Punjabi music, including Bhangra and Punjabi pop, had a wide audience both within the Punjabi community and globally. Punjabi language has a rich history, significant literary contributions, and serves as a medium for expressing emotions, stories and traditions.